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Sir John Arthur Brabham

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australia flag australia · Born 1926-04-02 · Hurstville · Died 2014-05-19

Champion 3×: 1959, 1960, 1966

Starts
126
Wins
14
Podiums
31
Poles
13
Fastest Laps
12
Points
253
Championships
3
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthHurstville
GenderMALE
Date of Death2014-05-19

Career Statistics

Race Entries128
Race Starts126
Wins14
Podiums31
Pole Positions13
Fastest Laps12
Points253
Championships3
Best Championship Position1
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed6124
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams2
Average Grid (classified)7.26
Average Finish (classified)9.29
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-2.03
Average Qualifying Position7.32
Average Race Position9.32
DNFs56 (43.8%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs2 (1.6%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
19705Brabham13141425
196910Brabham8022114
196823Brabham1100002
19672Brabham11262048
19661Brabham9453145
196510Brabham601009
19648Brabham10020111
19637Brabham10010014
19629Lotus800009
196111Cooper800114

Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Engine17
Accident7
Oil leak5
Suspension4
Transmission3
Overheating3
Gearbox3
Oil pressure3
Clutch2
Collision2
Ignition2
Throttle2
Injection2
Spun off2
Received outside assistance1
Electrical1
Car raced by Gurney1
Fuel pump1
Handling1

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Family

Driver ↑RelationshipType
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childCHILD
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